I was an occasional reader of Ozy and Millie, the webcomic from Dana Simpson that ended in 2008. Simpson then landed a deal with Universal UClick to develop a new comic strip and what emerged was Phoebe and Her Unicorn. To call it one of the 21st Century’s best comic strips may make it sound… Read more »
Coming off the career making success of Chew, artist Rob Guillory returns to his roots, in more ways than pun, with Farmhand. It’s being published by Image and colored by Taylor Wells–but everything else is up to Rob. Alex Dueben has the score!
Niki Smith discusses the genesis of her erotic graphic novel set in the world of cosplay conventions, why pink makes for better sex scenes then the color blue, and what comics she has planned next.
When you’re looking for the way into a complicated news story about what’s been happening in Detroit, it helps to be able to pull the cat card.
Founded in 1987, The Beguiling has set a new standard in Canada for comics and graphic novel retail. Showcasing the largest selection of alternative, underground and avant-garde graphic story telling in the country, The Beguiling has a worldwide reputation for excellence. Peter Birkemoe has the deets!
“Over how many years, decades, or centuries are we supposed to be in dialogue with people who not only refuse to acknowledge our authenticity but who are all-in in a project of ethnic-cleansing?”
It’s Cartoonist Vs. Cartoonist, and Chuck Forsman has Max de Radigues in the hotseat to talk about his latest graphic novel Weegee, the French version of a co-op and what trick Max uses to keep his feet moving.
Nick Drnaso sits down with The Comics Journal to talk about his newly released graphic novel Sabrina, including the reasons he cancelled its publication upon completion last year!
In the latest episode of our retailer interview series, Third Eye Comics makesa couple of simple requests: better cover design, and more books like Chew. Wait, Chew?
Truman sits down to talk about his upcoming return to Scout, how he’s found one of his best artistic collaborations by working with his son, and yes, because one of us demanded it, how he ended up making the greatest Hawkman story of all time.
Jenn Haines, owner of The Dragon, came all the way from Ontario to explain how she went ahead and created the future of comics retail about two decades ago.
The editor of The Temple of Silence: Forgotten Works & Worlds of Herbert Crowley talks about one of the most mysterious, obsession-inspiring artists in comics history.
With a new book landing in stores and a book tour about to begin, Hope Larson talks to Martyn Pedler about the choices she’s made to have an artistic career, and the work that has been produced as a result.
Sloane Leong speaks with Nivedita Sekar about the inspiration behind her upcoming comic, Your Mother’s Fox.
On the eve of its re-release, cartoonist Craig Thompson looks back on Carnet de Voyage and all that he learned while creating the influential travelogue.
There is something calming about the control Anna Haifisch exerts over her works with her defined color palettes. Even in her most off-hinged works, such as Von Spatz, can be entered with equilibrium. Haifisch’s Von Spatz is the story of the Von Spatz Rehab Center, a fictional oasis and healing space for a number of… Read more »
Two of the most talented artists working today sit down to debate the value of guilt, celebrate the potency of the competitive spirit, and demand a better way to live.
Ardo Omer wanted to know more about how gg makes her comics, why the quest for freedom keeps coming up in her stories and most importantly, what’s up with all that pink?
Through writing for this site and being employed by its publisher, I occasionally am lucky enough to get sent books in the mail. None of them have floored me quite like one I received a couple weeks back called Qoberious Vol. 1. It was completely striking, yet familiar; esoteric, but entirely personal. I read it,… Read more »
Joe Infurnari has some battle scars to show for his years in the comics industry, and he’s not afraid to tell the stories behind them. The Toronto-based artist and occasional writer recently completed “So What That You Can Draw!?”, a collection of his sketchbook art inspired by a massive falling-out with a longtime artist friend.… Read more »
Aug Stone speaks with the artist Roman Muradov about their upcoming work, the influence of The Fall, and what it’s like to look back on one’s past art.
Ardo Omer speaks with Taneka Stotts about her career in editing, poetry and Eisner-nominated comics.
Cartoonist Jeremy Sorese talks to cartoonist Kevin Czap on the routes that they’ve taken through comics–karaoke, punk, and the cities that are both home and muse.
Cartoonist Antoine Cossé discusses his recent releases, drawing driving, communication and how to make a “shared universe” interesting.
